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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.55, 8,320.05 and 3,512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.55, 8,320.05 and 3,512.07 is: 4,846.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.55 : 8,320.05 = 3,512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.55/8,320.05 = 3,512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.55x = 8,320.05 × 3,512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.55x = 29,220,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220,598.00/6,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.23

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